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Beat and Bake Orange Cake

SUBMITTED BY: Mau PHOTO BY: Megan

"This quick orange cake is delicious without the frosting. I sometimes just sprinkle icing on the top. This recipe can be used to make 2 - 8 inch cake layers or a 9x5 inch loaf. If making a loaf cake, bake for 60 minutes."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 62 stars. This recipe average a 4.3 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  35 Min
READY IN  50 Min
Original recipe yield 2 - 8 inch round pans

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
  • 6 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange zest

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour 2 - 8 inch round cake pans. In a measuring cup, combine milk, 1/2 cup orange juice, oil, beaten eggs and 1 1/2 teaspoon orange zest. Set aside.
  2. Sift flour, salt and baking powder into a large bowl. Mix in sugar. Make a well in the center and pour in the milk mixture. Stir until thoroughly combined.
  3. Divide batter into 2 - 8 inch pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.
  4. To make Orange Butter Frosting: Cream butter until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Beat until light and fluffy. Beat in 2 tablespoons orange juice to bring to spreading consistency. Stir in vanilla and 1 teaspoon orange zest.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2004 by NOVACAT2003
I found this cake to be absolutely delicious! I made a loaf cake in a loaf pan. It was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2007 by naples34102
Oh my goodness, I am SO glad I looked for a recipe today to use up a bunch of oranges! What a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2004 by BAKINGISGREAT
I made this cake for my husbands birthday. But before I did I checked the reviews, some... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2007 by Wilma
This was a great cake recipe. A very moist cake. The only thing that I did different was to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2003 by EVFRANK
This recipe is incredibly quick and easy and has become one of my stand-bys! It's also very... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2005 by sweetybaby
This cake was excellent.I was surprised howmuch orange flavour came through with just the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2004 by JANLKING
I was really impressed with this orange cake recipe. I did add one additional ingredient: a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2004 by A7SANBINIT
I tryed this recipe last night. I added a little more orange zest. It was a really good... MORE